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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1922
Page
2
The Tre Herald Greencastle Indiana lists J Arnold as proprietor with a post office notice of delivery times. Cards of Thanks obituaries and poetry ads are charged per line with a one dollar rate for obituaries and other notices.
A veteran farmer argues that guinea fowl resemble wild birds, with dark solid meat like quail and cost about a quarter of pricier game. He says guineas pass as partridge in hotels, with several houses using young guineas on menus. The export trade ships thousands to England annually, and guinea poultrying is economical as young birds hatch without artificial warmth and old fowls cost much less to feed than chickens.
The article discusses Western perception of Chinese music noting octaves and circle of fifths as early developments. It claims growing sympathy for complex harmonies among musicians and audiences, with past pieces like Faust judged too technical for public acceptance.
A dreamy walk leads to the village post office and general store where locals await the rural mailman. The contrast between the farmer in blue jeans and the city postman in gray is noted as the mail carrier remains faithful in sun or storm. The man’s simple honesty shows he does not enjoy traveling rough mountain roads.
The article muses on female beauty, praising hair styles and complexion as redeeming features. It notes soft gold hair framing a white face, red hair masking flaws, and how makeup or coloring can salvage beauty despite a stern mouth or lanky figure.
A seedy street figure in Judge magazine satire faces harsh mistreatment from society while flashbacks reveal a hopeful childhood. The poem contrasts neglect and scorn with memories of tender praise from parents who once imagined a hopeful future for him as a preacher or poet.
Parents debate sending boys and girls to college as a path to success. The Congregationalist suggests ambition and self inquiry guide the decision, not habit. A wise father recommended a year in business before college to prove readiness and future achievement.
A discussion on the downsides of living with a grouchy outlook. The piece argues revenge harms thinking, isolates individuals, and drives away friends and business contacts. It notes employers avoid such people and customers dislike cranky, fault finding behavior.
The piece notes radium as a wonder of science with claims the sun may be formed from it. It states light travels 186000 miles per second while radium emissions reach 120000 miles per second, capable of penetrating steel and other substances as smoke passes through muslin.
Indiana seeks funds to build James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children with free services for all state children. Riley Memorial Association asks for contributions to the building fund and invites donations by mail to 18 East Vermont St., Indianapolis, with Christmas as a motivation.
Indiana appeals for donations to the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children to fund building and care for an estimated 10 000 needy youngsters. Contributions support the building fund and hospital operations free of charge, with campaigns statewide and donations mailed to 18 East Vermont St Indianapolis. Governor McCray and the Indiana Child Welfare Association back the effort as many groups join in Christmas gifts.
The Riley Memorial Association asks Indiana residents to donate to the Riley hospital for Children building fund. Funds will directly aid construction, with the hospital operated by the state. Donations may be sent by cash check or money order and will be promptly acknowledged.
An ethical clash over jokes about the former street vendor who rose to Coney Island Mardi Gras fame. The writer defends the crowned figure as a rightful emblem of the island’s chief industry and dismisses outsiders as mere spectators.
A fragment notes a diet proponent who supplies the inner man and hosts "basket parties" while preferring to buy solid fare like frankfurters with kraut, indicating a practical approach to sustenance and social gatherings.
The passage contrasts word counts among authors and public figures, noting varied vocabularies for poets, culture, and well known men. It cites Roosevelt Lincoln Twain and Rockefeller with colorful claims about their vocabularies and speaking styles. It closes by contrasting wealthy and poor on word usage.
The Atlantic argues that hereditary aristocracy cannot survive due to arithmetic and physiological laws. It critiques the idea that every household can claim distinct ancestors, comparing royal lines to dwindling bloodlines and suggesting replenishment from common stock.
The article describes the Well of Joseph at Dothan in Upper Palestine as a historic traveler’s refreshment site. It contrasts a dreary physical setting with a spiritual vision, calling the hill a Mount of Visions in the Metropolitan Magazine.
Ernest Crosby in the Craftsman argues shrinking world size brings closer dress, manners, and speech, making towns resemble each other. He favors a world large enough to offer variety and travel to find distinct villages and individuals despite the trend toward sameness.
The piece cites Jerome K. Jerome on the sun never setting on the British empire and jokes about owning the sun. It notes rainy England and playful quips about warmth and possession, reflecting humorous imperial sentiment.
Physicians in California are using olive oil as a medicine to aid malnourished tissues and revive vitality after pneumonia typhoid and pulmonary diseases. The natural product is highlighted as superior to cod liver oil for digestive tract illnesses and general recovery.
The Boston Globe argues for manual labor as essential, urging schools to train all in practical crafts. It says manual arts should be numbered among every person's accomplishments to foster unity and mutual appreciation, seen as civilization's greatest need.
The Japanese maintain a rational medical corps with mobile officers who travel with scouting parties to prevent contaminated water intake. They lecture troops on hygiene and enforce a strict quarantine system, aiming to avoid camp conditions seen elsewhere.
The passage argues labor born of slavery justifies social hierarchy and praises manual work as a virtue. It critiques ancient rulers who equated worth with labor, and laments the contempt for the arts. It links the idea of dignity to workers who endure and persevere.
A curious meditation on how people admire parrots’ mental abilities yet misread and misapply their observed mimicry, revealing a tension between natural vocal skill and human expectations. The text hints at miscommunication and the gap between animal behavior and human interpretation.
A fragment indicates authorities warn of a legal action or lawing against an unnamed party. The wording is unclear and names or specifics are missing.
Opinion essay extols golf as the best game with public courses expanding access. The writer praises outdoor play, self discipline from a capricious gutta percha ball, and the enduring drive to improve, noting golfers of modest means may now join.
A Kansas City Journal excerpt outlines dream meanings for Indians as told by Charles Gibson. Flying low signals short life and prepares for a future roaming venture. Higher flying and others imply longevity and age milestones up to a century. Dreams of beauty, blood, or conflict suggest related fates or duties.
Leslie's Weekly notes American pianos have been standard in Europe for 25 years. Shipments to the United States have risen despite higher prices, while imports from Europe have dwindled. The gain is credited to American makers' invention and quality that others imitate.
An esoteric effect allows travelers approaching a tunnel to sense an incoming train seconds before it becomes visible. Compressed air creates an under water like feeling as the drum of the car is pressed inward when the distant locomotive enters the tunnel.
A large girls' school near London plans an annual cricket match against fifty fathers. Last year a brother bypassed entry by fraud and the fathers won, stirring mixed feelings among the girls who fear their fathers may not perform well, making for an agitating day in school history.
A brief argument on diet and disease linking temperate living to preventing acute illness. It contrasts China’s food standards, noting the absence of food inspectors and attributing disease prevention to dietary restraint and discernment by consumers.
The text argues that medical knowledge grows with diagnosis capabilities. It notes that modern society recognizes more sickness than earlier generations yet has more remedies. Caution is urged to avoid ignoring new perils while embracing advances in medical science.
A medical journalist argues that sleeping with the mouth closed links to better health. The piece questions why this bedtime habit should be limited to sleep hours and explores broader implications for daily wellbeing.
In a Western town Joseph Jefferson faced an eager crowd as his melodrama reached the crucial scene. A miner shouted Missed shot and led a stampede, but order was restored when mother and villain appeared together. The audience paid for another show at the end.
A discussion on how a suit collar defines a woman's overall look. The author argues men notice collars first and that a snug, well shaped collar signals grooming while a bulging collar ruins the suit. attention to collar fit matters more than hip and bust fit.
The Rev Paule Mildmay Compton, Mappleton's 58 year rector, requested a plain oak coffin and roses for his funeral. The procession, drawn by four horses with straw-plaited tails, rode to the railway nine miles away. A special train waited at Romsey to carry the coffin to Minsted for final family burial.
The piece extols Budapest as a premier European city after Constantinople, praising the Danube and a grand iron bridge linking Buda and Pest. It notes Buda equals Edinburgh in stature, explains Buda's Hungarian name Ofen, and recalls its fortress endured over twenty sieges, culminating in 1686 with Hungarian liberation from the Turks.
The article describes breaking a wine glass by singing into it at the same pitch, causing it to shatter when the note is projected loudly. It notes this was a favorite trick of the renowned singer WLablade, who reportedly broke many glasses with this method.
The text details animal prices including African elephants from £1260 to £1400 and Indian elephants around £1000. It notes rarity affects value for Giraties, mentions hip Popotannis and an African Man priced around £200 to £300, two lionesses at £160, Bengal tigers £165 to £150, and camels £8 to £100 each.
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